50 New Canoes

An early spring note was struck Tuesday when the Common Council approved the purchase of 50 canoes for Belle Isle at an estimated cost of $3,700. Henry W. Busch, commissioner of parks and boulevards, said the canoes would be the first purchased since 1922.

From The Detroit Free Press, 28 February 1940

Canoes still make for a popular outing on Belle Isle. Today you can still explore the canals and inlets throughout the park via canoe and kayak. Don’t own a canoe or kayak? No worries. Never been in a canoe or kayak? No worries. Rentals, lessons, and tours are available beginning mid-May.